Middlebury College
University Information
Each year more than 50% of the junior class at Middlebury studies abroad in more than 40 countries at more than 90 different programs and universities.
Mission Statement:
International Programs supports Middlebury’s mission to cultivate the intellectual, creative, physical, ethical, and social qualities essential for leadership in a rapidly changing global community. A student’s study abroad experience should be an integral and coherent part of his or her academic program at Middlebury, enhancing the on-campus curriculum and supporting a liberal arts education. To achieve these ends, Middlebury students study abroad on academically substantive programs that foster cultural and linguistic integration.
Middlebury Schools Abroad:
Middlebury has Schools Abroad at more than 40 universities in Argentina, Brazil, Cameroon, Chile, China, France, Germany, India, Israel, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Morocco, Russia, Spain, the United Kingdom, and Uruguay.
Externally-Sponsored (Non-Middlebury) Programs:
Each year a significant number of Middlebury students study abroad on externally-sponsored programs (programs other than Middlebury Schools Abroad) in countries such as Australia, Botswana, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Ecuador, Ghana, Greece, Ireland, Kenya, Madagascar, Mongolia, Nepal, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Peru, South Africa, Tanzania, Thailand, Turkey, the United Kingdom, and more!
Important Dates and Deadlines
Middlebury Students Study Abroad Deadline: FEBRUARY 1 (to study abroad the following fall, spring, or academic year)
Visit http://www.middlebury.edu/international/sa for more information.
"I loved my time in Sweden. Swedish culture is so interesting and I really learned how to take a break and surround myself with engaging people."
A student Middlebury College
"I developed great relationships with the people I interacted with regularly and I learned to appreciate a new culture which I absolutely fell in love with! It was definitely worthwhile!"
A student Middlebury College
"I learned a new language, made new friends, and traveled the world. "
Jackson Watson Middlebury College
"Mathematics. It totally worths it. "
A student Middlebury College
"Go out and explore on your own! Push yourself to try new things and meet new people, but also remember that abroad does not have to be the best semester of your college career, and you still need to take care of yourself! I met some great people, but also spent a lot of time exploring alone and learned a lot about myself."
A student Middlebury College
"Gained an insight into foreign cultures."
A student Middlebury College
"I gained an appreciation of Shakespeare, the British people and culture, the Pakistani diaspora there. I made some excellent American friends, and it was absolutely worthwhile. "
A student Middlebury College
"Spending a significant amount of time in a different culture is absolutely worthwhile. You learn so much about yourself and your home culture as much as the culture and place you are immersed in. I certainly grew through this opportunity."
A student Middlebury College
"I improved my language skills, and made some friends. I enjoyed learning about the Yunnan culture."
A student Middlebury College
"This was a very valuable experience. My classes were challenging and interesting, and my writing skills improved considerably. I enjoyed the opportunity to explore Oxford as well as travel elsewhere in England and in Europe."
A student Middlebury College
"I gained an understanding and frame of reference for how regular people live their lives in Kunming. Definitely worth it. "
Travis Wayne Sanderson Middlebury College
"language skills and cultural competency "
A student Middlebury College
"It was worthwhile, but it was not oriented toward my main academic studies "
A student Middlebury College
"Learned more of spanish and gained a perspective of chileans and their culture that I didn;t have before"
A student Middlebury College
"I learned a lot about filmmaking and collaboration, definitely very worth it. "
A student Middlebury College
"The internship I took as a class has already had affects at establishing the next steps in my career, and the learning experience has given me a bounty of knowledge that can help me in many areas."
James Lumley Middlebury College
"Portuguese improved a lot, i also became a lot more independent"
A student Middlebury College
"Worthwhile. I came out speaking better Spanish and having a better understanding of the Spanish society and culture."
A student Middlebury College
"While I suppose I learned a bit academically, in reality I learned much more about living independently, the logistics of traveling, and getting by without speaking the local language (mainly in countries outside Western Europe where most people speak English)."
A student Middlebury College
"Spanish"
A student Middlebury College
"International and cultural immersion"
A student Middlebury College
"I travelled a lot while getting a great education in Economics. "
A student Middlebury College
"I satisfy my curiosity about Japan since I was a kid. It was worthwhile!"
Rathapon Satjapot Middlebury College
"Spanish skills and an exposure to a new culture"
Julius Becton IV Middlebury College
"Totally worthwhile. "
Alexander Christopher Middlebury College
